MOYAONE CHALLENGE 2022

2311 Bryan Point Road,Accokeek MD 20607

10 September, 2022

Description

Sign up for the super sprint triathlon, swim challenge, bike challenge or a run. Race day is Saturday, September 10 and all races originate at the Moyaone Commons. All triathletes should plan to arrive by 7:30 to stage gear and get your race numbers. Each race will have 3 categories. Youth – Ages 10 to 18, Adult – Ages 18 to 59, Senior – Ages 60 and over. Anyone who is not vaccinated is requested to wear a face mask while at the Commons to protect those who are immuno-compromised, over 65 or those with pre-existing medical conditions. Triathlon: The race will include a 250m (10 lap) swim, 8km (5 miles) bike ride through Moyaone roads (bike helmet STRICTLY REQUIRED), and a 2km (1.2 mile) run. Participants may enter as individuals or as a relay team with each team member racing in one or more elements of the triathlon. Transition time from one element of the race to the next is included in the total race time.Race begins at 8 am at the Moyaone Pool. Swim Challenge: 250m (10 laps in the pool). All strokes are accepted including walkingRace begins after Triathlon Challenge has completed. Swim only entry Fee $15 Biking Challenge: 8km (5 miles) over Moyaone roads. Bike helmet STRICTLY REQUIRED for participation.Race begins at approximately 8:45 a.m. at Wagner Center. Bike only entry Fee $15 Run Challenge : 2 km foot race on Moyaone roads. (Again, walking is permitted too).Run only entry Fee $15. Race begins at approximately 8:50 a.m. at Wagner Center. We encourage participants to get sponsors to help fund the entry cost. All sponsors will be recognized in Smoke Signals. Children’s Events - $5 per event. Intergenerational Relay - Held in soccer field and will involve handing off “baton” to 2-3 other participants. Distance will include 3 laps.Soccer Ball Kick – Participants will kick a soccer ball and the person who kicks it the furthest after it lands and rolls to a stop wins. Intergenerational Free Throw – Family members participate in the best of 10 free throws per entry. The funds raised from this event will be used to make improvements to the Moyaone Commons.